Ohio Governor John R. Kasich during an interview with The Enquirer in his office at the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts in Columbus.

Written by

Julie Carr Smyth
and Dan Sewell

Ohio Gov. John Kasich unveiled a school-funding overhaul Thursday that he said is aimed at helping students in poor districts compete while introducing changes meant to reward and highlight innovation.

The Republican governor's long-awaited plan would boost districts that are lagging behind in property values and household incomes. Kasich education advisers said no schools would see reduced funding next year under the current formula, to allow them time to adjust. A special fund with $300 million in additional money would be created to reward districts with grants for innovation and ...